Travelling away from home is healthier than staying home
UK, January 7: As per the latest study conducted by UCL researchers, travelling more than 15 miles away from home is likely to report good health rather than staying home.
Those who love travelling more places and are more likely to see friends and families have better health.
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People who love travelling links between perceived constraints to travel outside of the local area, such as a lack of suitable public transport, and self-rated health, considering trip frequency, the number of different places visited, distance travelled, car use and public transport use.
Experts also stated that, "We explored the links between constraints to travel more than 15 miles from home, demographics and location and social participation in how residents perceived their own health, finding that the key variable is the number of different places people visit outside their local area. This links to more social participation and better health."
The researchers conducted an online survey of 3,014 nationally representative residents in the north of England. Constraints to travel have previously been identified as contributing to economic disadvantage and a lower sense of well-being in the region, but the impact on health hadn't been analysed before.
As per the study, there can be constraints among the people who travel less with friends and participate less in clubs and societies.
As per the statement by an expert, "Those aged over 55 are more likely to face other constraints to travel such as limited mobility. They are also more likely to suffer from loneliness. In the north of England, rural and suburban areas with limited access options are more likely to experience population loss as young people move to the cities in search of work and good travel options. Meanwhile, older generations are left behind in these areas with limited transport options. The range of places they can visit is low, leading to less social participation and lower levels of general health.
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Thus, Travelling is healthier both mentally and physically.
- ANI
